Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,197 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,249 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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White Hart Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£30+
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The New England Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.98 and £21.30. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.98 and £21.30. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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